Pre-Sales, the Reason Why by Catharine Bramkamp
Catherine Bramkamp walks us through the 3 months leading us up to our book launch, with all the tips and tricks for good pre-sales!
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What Every Writer Needs to Know about Writing Contests by Kirsten McNeill
Kirsten McNeill shares what every writer needs to know about writing contests. Which ones are legit, what kind of writing send in, and more!
Contest Deadline Tonight!
Tonight — 11:59pm Pacific — is the deadline for the 1st Chapter Genre Contest. All the details here: http://www.writersfunzone.com/blog/2017-genre-chapter-contest/. Good luck! Needs tips for editing your entry? Then check out “7 Tips for Paragraph Revision: Getting...
Submit to a Writing Contest and/or be a Judge by Raina Schell
When I was brand spanking new to novel writing I entered a local writing contest. Looking back I realize I entered for the wrong reasons. I wanted to win. I wanted a pat on the back. I thought that everyone who read my entry would Oooo and Ahhh. After all, it was a scene I had worked on for years and I thought it was really good. What constituted “really good” for me and now are two different things.
Enter this Genre Fiction Contest + Win Prizes
Hello everyone, It’s that time of the year again: It’s time to ENTER THE LITERARY CONTESTS AT THE SAN MATEO COUNTY FAIR! There are various categories for different types of writing: publisher’s choice novel,...
Writing Romance is a Different Animal by Carol Malone
All fiction genres have plots. A story needs a story-line, something that pushes the characters from page one to the end. When we look at a mystery, we want to see how the main character is going to solve the mystery and save themselves and probably their lover. In romance, the plot HAS to be driven by the romantic relationship of the hero and heroine and by the turning points in their romantic relationship.
How Valuable is Feedback to an Author? by Carol Malone
It’s been a long standing tradition that writing contests are not only good for finding those story jewels ready to be published, but they serve as a great platform for feedback even if the author doesn’t win the contest.
Why Enter A Contest For a Critique? by Carol Malone
When I started writing years ago, I would have given anything for the opportunity to have a professional in the writing world take a look at my story, tell me I was brilliant. I was so thrilled to give my story to family and friends and then hurt and disappointed when they either didn’t finish reading it or dodged me when I asked them if they liked it.
INDIE AUTHOR: Being a 21st Century Author Means Re-Thinking Your Path
I’m rearranging the order of things and having a guest columnist talk about her adventure into becoming an award winning bestselling indie author! Please meet the talented and savvy Kris Tualla. She’s stopping by...
2 Contests to Win the Nook Color
From one of the contest organizers: Just thought I’d post a note for everyone who couldn’t make it to the meeting regarding the contests that Tina and I are both running. The details for...
Girlfriend Writing Contest: Ends Soon!
Enter SMW’s Great Girlfriend Getaway Essay Contest!
You tell your friends your dreams and goals. With them, you relay your greatest fears, and cry your bitterest tears.
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